All Hail Cousin Brother

The Tinglan Courtyard was the guest residence in the front yard. Xia Tao led two sturdy and powerful women together to lead the four people from Xiao Zhouzhuang into the side courtyard in the Tinglan Courtyard.

Although the four of them were all peasants, they were honest and did not talk much along the way. One of them, Zhou Yongtian, the tallest and strongest, was the leader, and the other three looked at him and acted.

Xia Tao turned her head and instructed the two women beside her: "Bring some wine and vegetables here. The elder brothers are tired and must be a little hungry."

As soon as they heard the word "wine and vegetables", the eyes of the other three lit up.

Seeing that everyone went out, Zhou Yongtian frowned and said, "Everyone should be vigilant. If you accidentally miss Zhou's affairs, don't blame me for not reminding you."

Upon hearing this, several people shook and answered yes.

After a while, the two women brought two jars of wine and brought seven or eight kinds of snacks.

Several people immediately looked straight and couldn't help swallowing.

After the two women had finished serving the food and drinks, they left immediately.

A few people were able to restrain themselves at first, but after a few cups of hot and vigorous burning knives entered their throats and chewed good meat into their mouths, they became a little dizzy.

Zhou Yongtian was able to persuade him at first, but gradually he couldn't persuade him anymore. After drinking two glasses, he felt that the wine was too strong, and he didn't dare to drink too much, so he ate the vegetables with chopsticks.

When the jar of wine bottomed out, Xia Tao brought another plate of roast chicken over and asked with a smile, "I wonder if the wine and food are suitable for your appetite?"

Zhou Yongtian was alarmed and said quickly: "We peasants who were short of oil and meat in the past, have never eaten such good food and drink, so we are bothered."

Xia Tao smiled and nodded, chatting with them.

Zhou Yongtian felt that something was not right. When did he not talk to them, but waited for them to drink? They are all people who are used to drinking, why is it unclear, the truth of telling the truth after drinking?

After chatting for a while, the conversation started a little, and Xia Tao changed her words: "What crops are grown in Xiao Zhouzhuang, and how was the harvest in previous years?"

Zhou Yongtian heard this, and there was a hint of alertness in his eyes, and according to what Zhou had repeatedly explained before: "I just planted some wheat, rice, sparse vegetables, fruits, etc. In previous years, the harvest was not bad, but the weather is cold this year. Some, the vegetables on Zhuang's head are not growing very well."

Xia Tao nodded: "Vegetables are not growing well, and their crops are also affected, don't you know if it's serious?"

Zhou Yongtian was a little nervous, and the flesh on his body tightened: "Although other crops have been affected, the weather has warmed up recently. If you take care of it carefully, you can probably raise it..."

Xia Tao frowned and interrupted him: "What if I can't raise it well?"

Zhou Yongtian felt bad when he heard this: "The farmers of Xiaozhouzhuang are all farmers who have cultivated for generations, and they are all good at handling crops..."

Xia Tao didn't want to listen to his explanation, and waved his hand: "It's just a mouthful of words, haven't the crops on the farm not been taken care of? You said that the weather is colder this year, and the green vegetables have not grown well, but in our house The vegetables that are picked and sold outside every day are big and juicy. I heard that they also come from the villages near the suburbs of Beijing. They are all the same cold weather. Will the vegetables grow well?"

"Stinky girls, what did you say? Tell me again. You are a slave and maid sold into the mansion, and you don't know how to farm. Our little Zhouzhuang is also an old tenant in the mansion.

The peasants are the worst at hearing others say that they are not good at growing land, which is more serious than scolding their father and beating their mother.

Zhou Yongtian suddenly stared, and clenched his fists in anger, as if he was about to smash his fist into Xia Tao's face.

Xia Tao's face turned pale in fright on the spot, and she stomped her feet and ran out of the room, covering her face.

Seeing this situation, the other big men were also awake and a little uneasy: "Brother Datian, this maid doesn't look like an ordinary maid, you just..."

Zhou Yongtian sneered: "No matter how unusual it is, he is also a scumbag who sells his body. He can't compare to us good people. Brother Dachang said, we will serve them with nods and waists. That is to give them face."

A few people were relieved and ate some meals. Zhou Yongchang went out, found a woman and asked where Mao Side was, and went by himself.

It was only after the convenience was over, and when I walked halfway, I heard two old women talking not far away—

"The eldest lady is ill. Now the eldest lady is in charge of the house. I see that the eldest lady is not easy, and there is the old lady behind her back."

"At noon, the eldest lady ordered Mama Yang, pointed to the account book, and said that the vegetables in the house are very profitable. Mama Yang said that the weather is cold this year, and the vegetables on Zhuang's head are not growing well. In the afternoon, the people in Zhuang's head will arrive. That steward Zhou asked the eldest lady to invite him over."

"I guess the eldest miss is going to take care of Yang's mother and Zhou steward. The eldest miss is the housekeeper the first day, but she must not use Yang's mother to raise the banner and stand out in the house."

"Xia Tao, who was in front of the eldest lady just now, invited the person who brought Director Zhou to the side courtyard of Tinglan Courtyard, and ordered them to bring good wine and good food. These peasants, who have never seen the world, eat a few cups of yellow soup. , but I can't explain everything, the eldest lady is young, but she has a lot of heart."

Zhou Yongtian's face changed.

The vegetables on the farm are not growing well, but they are responsible for the stewardship. It is their responsibility to not take care of the tenants. If the eldest lady is serious about it, then...

Thinking of this, Zhou Yongtian hurriedly left, and Xia Tao also came out of the corner.

The two old ladies were rough messengers from the outer courtyard. They quickly smiled and said politely, "Miss Xia Tao, we just said everything according to your wishes."

Xia Tao nodded with satisfaction: "There's one more thing to do next, if it's done well, it'll be your credit!"

When the two women heard this, they happily rubbed their hands together and nodded quickly: "Miss Xia Tao, despite your orders?"

Xia Tao came up to them, lowered her voice and said a few words: "...I can remember it clearly, but I can make a fuss. I'm not afraid of making a big noise, but I'm afraid that it won't be a big one..."

The two old ladies nodded.

Yu Youyao's half-year-old child was raised in her boudoir, so she couldn't bring Zhou Yongchang to the Yuyu Courtyard, so Dongmei took her to the side courtyard in the North Courtyard.

The North Courtyard is the old lady's yard. Zhou Yongchang lowered his eyes and didn't dare to glance at him. He quickly knelt down: "Little Zhou Yongchang, I have seen the eldest lady."

"Steward Zhou, please get up quickly," Yu Youyao said politely, and then quickly called Qiu Xing: "Go and get a chair over here and let Director Zhou sit and talk."

Qiu Xing ran into the house, and Zhou Yongchang also stood up, but bowed his waist in a very respectful manner.

Soon, Qiu Xing moved a chair over, and Zhou Yongchang thanked the eldest lady gratefully, then sat down cautiously and waited for the eldest lady to ask questions.

He couldn't help but lift his eyes, and saw under the stone table.